Recruiting Intern Summer 2026 - Distribution |St. Louis, MO
About the role
Bunzl is seeking a Recruiting Intern to join our Talent Acquisition & Development team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle recruiting in a corporate environment and is designed for students interested in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.
Responsibilities
- Review incoming applications and evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements
- Affiliate with creating and posting job descriptions across multiple platforms
- Coordinate and schedule recruiter and hiring manager interviews using Microsoft Teams
- Observe Talent Acquisition team meetings and hiring manager updates to understand candidate flow and decision-making
- Observe and participate in candidate interviews, gaining exposure to interview structure, behavioral questioning, and evaluation techniques
- Support candidate experience by sending timely status updates and communications
- Learn how to build and manage a LinkedIn candidate pipeline, including effective outreach messaging
- Learn and utilize Bunzl’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Support additional recruiting and HR-related projects as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site in our St. Louis (Creve Coeur) office during Summer 2026
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and follow-through
- Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Interest in recruiting, HR, or talent development as a career
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior internship, campus leadership, or customer-facing experience
- Familiarity with LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Why Bunzl?
- Work directly with experienced Talent Acquisition professionals
- Gain exposure to corporate recruiting best practices
- Build professional skills that translate to future HR and recruiting roles
- Develop your professional network within a global organization that is a leader in its industry
- Be considered for continued part-time employment during the school year based on performance and business needs
What You’ll Learn & Do
This role is intentionally designed to provide real responsibility, not just observation. You will learn and do the following:
- Review incoming applications and evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements
- Affiliate with creating and posting job descriptions across multiple platforms
- Coordinate and schedule recruiter and hiring manager interviews using Microsoft Teams
- Observe Talent Acquisition team meetings and hiring manager updates to understand candidate flow and decision-making
- Observe and participate in candidate interviews, gaining exposure to interview structure, behavioral questioning, and evaluation techniques
- Support candidate experience by sending timely status updates and communications
- Learn how to build and manage a LinkedIn candidate pipeline, including effective outreach messaging
- Learn and utilize Bunzl’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Support additional recruiting and HR-related projects as needed
Compensation
$18/hour
Benefits
M-F, day shift (40hrs) in our St. Louis, MO (Creve Coeur) office for the summer. There MAY be opportunity to extend the work to 10-20 hrs. per week during the upcoming school year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bunzl is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities